The all-time Los Angeles Chargers roster is loaded. Under center it's Philip Rivers, LaDainian Tomlinson carries the load, and Lance Alworth leads the receivers. Below is the greatest Chargers team ever assembled, with every player rated exactly as they appear in 17-0 — the free game where you draft an all-time roster and simulate whether it can finish a perfect 17-0 season.
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All-time starting lineup
Best Chargers at every position · rating out of 100
- QBPhilip Rivers
Quarterback · 2010s89 - RBLaDainian Tomlinson
Running Back · 2000s96 - WRLance Alworth
Wide Receiver · 1960s94 - TEKellen Winslow
Tight End · 1980s92 - OLRon Mix
Offensive Line · 1960s88 - DLJoey Bosa
Defensive Line · 2020s88 - LBJunior Seau
Linebacker · 1990s94 - DBDerwin James
Defensive Back · 2020s89
Deep roster
More of the best Chargers by position
Quarterback
Justin Herbert (89) · Dan Fouts (88) · Drew Brees (87) · John Hadl (78)
Running Back
Austin Ekeler (83) · Chuck Muncie (82) · Melvin Gordon (80) · Lydell Mitchell (80)
Wide Receiver
Keenan Allen (89) · Charlie Joiner (88) · Vincent Jackson (85) · Wes Chandler (83)
Tight End
Antonio Gates (91) · Hunter Henry (80) · Gerald Everett (76) · Pettis Norman (74)
Offensive Line
Rashawn Slater (88) · Corey Linsley (85) · Russ Washington (82) · Ed White (82)
Defensive Line
Khalil Mack (86) · Fred Dean (84) · Jamal Williams (83) · Leslie O'Neal (80)
Linebacker
Shawne Merriman (83) · Donnie Edwards (80) · Kenneth Murray (78) · Drue Tranquill (78)
Defensive Back
Gill Byrd (83) · Rodney Harrison (82) · Eric Weddle (82) · Antonio Cromartie (80)
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